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its publication. I have been in contact with the author for the past four years, and can vouch for his scholarship and ability. The subject is one which has hitherto been very little studied and a standard textbook is badly needed. Dr. Padmarajiah's work would admirably meet the need.
Yours sincerely, Sd/- A. L. BASHAM
Giving further expression to his opinion on Dr. Y. J. Padmarajiah and his work Dr. A. L. Basham again writes:
SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL & AFRICAN STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
LONDON, W. C. 1 31ST MARCH 1955
"To whom it may concern"
I have known Dr. Y. J. Padmarajiah for the past four years, in the course of which I have followed with great interest his research in Ancient Indian Philosophy. I have read his thesis, and am convinced it is a work of major importance and very sound scholarship.
Dr. Padmarajiah is a man of very pleasant and sincere personality and I have no doubt that he will bring honour to any University in which he serves. I unhesitatingly recommend his appointment to an academic post......to which he is suited.
Sd/- A. L. BASHAM Reader in Indian History
